Enrollment
479
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Chazy, NY
Beekmantown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beekmantown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360429000184
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beekmantown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Chazy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beekmantown Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beekmantown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Chazy, NY.
School address
District: Beekmantown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360429000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beekmantown Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beekmantown Elementary School
Beekmantown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Chazy, New York, enrolling 479 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 922 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beekmantown Central School District also operates Beekmantown High School (557 students) and Cumberland Head Elementary School (515 students) alongside Beekmantown Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beekmantown Elementary School compares
Beekmantown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 98.7%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Beekmantown Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beekmantown Central School District, which includes Beekmantown Elementary School.
$22,604
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beekmantown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekmantown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Head Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beekmantown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beekmantown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beekmantown Elementary School
How many students attend Beekmantown Elementary School?
Beekmantown Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Chazy, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beekmantown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beekmantown Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beekmantown Elementary School?
40.1% of students at Beekmantown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beekmantown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beekmantown Elementary School is White at 98.7% of enrollment, in West Chazy, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beekmantown Elementary School?
Beekmantown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beekmantown Elementary School rank among public schools in West Chazy?
By Resource Investment Index, Beekmantown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Chazy, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Chazy on the city page.
Is Beekmantown Elementary School a good school?
Beekmantown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beekmantown Central School District?
Besides Beekmantown Elementary School, Beekmantown Central School District also operates Beekmantown High School (557 students), Cumberland Head Elementary School (515 students), and Beekmantown Middle School (459 students). See the Beekmantown Central School District district page for the complete list.
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